Ogletree Deakins

Business Immigration Counsel

Ogletree Deakins$170K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor required, must be licensed in primary state of residence.
  • 5+ years of experience in business immigration as an attorney.
  • Background in a high-volume business immigration practice group.
  • Outstanding academic credentials expected.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize case management.
  • Proficiency in research, writing affidavits, and briefs.
  • Excellent proofreading, editing, reading comprehension, and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage business immigration cases efficiently and effectively.
  • Conduct thorough research to support client immigration needs.
  • Draft, review, and edit affidavits, briefs, and legal documents.
  • Implement best practices in case management and prioritize tasks accordingly.
  • Communicate with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance and understanding.
  • Stay updated on changing immigration laws and policies for accurate advice.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave for balance and wellness.
  • 401(k) matching program and Profit Sharing for financial security.
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave to support family needs.
  • Affordable Health and Life Insurance options, including Dental & Vision.
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care costs.
  • Tuition Reimbursement to support ongoing education and development.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

This highly flexible role will allow the right candidate to work remotely without the administrative and client-development demands of a shareholder/partner track position.

This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where we have a physical office.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance.

Essential Functions

This attorney's role will focus on reviewing immigration petitions for a full range of U.S. employment visas. While this role will not require working in the office, the attorney will be included in the firm's annual in-person all-attorney retreat and will have access to the firm's extensive learning and development resources and cutting-edge technology.

We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and be in good standing in their primary state of residence.
  • A minimum of 5+ years of experience practicing business immigration as a licensed attorney.
  • Experience working in a high-volume business immigration practice group.
  • Outstanding academic credentials.
  • Must be well-organized with the capacity to prioritize and take initiative in case management.
  • Excellent skills in research and writing affidavits and briefs.
  • Excellent proofreading, editing, reading comprehension, and time management skills.

Please note that we are not working with any outside recruiters for this position.

Benefits

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with New York State's Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with California's amended labor code, as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act Transparency Notice, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with Massachusetts Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, the expected salary range for this Massachusetts position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with the Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Minnesota position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, the expected salary range for this New Jersey position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, as of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current scale range for this position in Ohio is $170,000 and $170,000 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below. The application deadline for this position is December 31, 2026.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail [email protected] with "Business Immigration Counsel - Austin" in the subject line.

Please note that applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

About Ogletree Deakins

Ogletree Deakins is a law firm that specializes in labor and employment law. The firm was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. Ogletree Deakins has over 900 attorneys in 53 offices across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents employers in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing. Ogletree Deakins has been recognized as one of the top labor and employment law firms in the United States by Chambers and Partners and U.S. News & World Report.
Learn more about Ogletree Deakins
Size
1,500 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Ogletree Deakins

More Legal & Accounting Jobs

Find similar Business Immigration Counsel jobs: